Occupational Therapist

UHS; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Unlimited employee referral bonus

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks an Occupational Therapist PRN for inpatient and acute care. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, deliver therapy, and assist discharge planning with the rehab team.

Requirements include a SC OT license and BLS; one year inpatient rehab experience is preferred but not required. The role emphasizes documentation quality, teamwork, and patient education, with opportunities for growth within UHS.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and teams.
• Ability to develop and implement OT treatment plans and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations considering medical history, orders, patient goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in inpatient rehab.
• Provide therapy, education for patients and families, and discharge planning.
• Document thoroughly and adhere to charting standards.
• Coordinate with COTA and interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Participate in committees or task forces as appropriate.
• Assist other departments during staffing shortages.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical competence

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist PRN - Inpatient and Acute

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Occupational Therapist is to provide Occupational Therapy services (evaluation, treatment plan development, treatment, delegation of treatment, and discharge planning) to patients in the inpatient rehab setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.

Job Duties

• Conducts evaluations, considering medical history, physician orders, patient capabilities, and patient expectations
• Develops appropriate treatment plan consistent with assessment, diagnostic outcomes, while incorporating patient goals and focus on discharge planning
• Implements treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, and procedures
• Actively participates in committees and task forces as appropriate
• Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge
• Meets documentation standards with patient charts
• Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered
• Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care
• Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members
• Timely and cost effective delivery of services
• Displays excellent customer service skills
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Delegation of patient care to COTA, if applicable, following supervisory requirements
• Assist other departments during staffing shortages.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education requirements: Degree from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's or Master's)

Work experience requirements: Prefer 1 year experience in inpatient rehab setting but not required

Required licenses/ certifications/courses Current SC license, BLS

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Effective interpersonal skills. Clinical competence. Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.